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Mystery surrounds reopening date of busy country road in Northampton
A mystery surrounds the reopening date of a busy country road in Northampton.
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'We were left with nothing': Pet store in Northampton issues emotional statement one year after devastating fire destroyed its premises
A pet store in Northampton has issued a statement one year after a devastating fire destroyed its premises.
Warning after two incidents of courier fraud in Northamptonshire where suspects claimed to be police and asked victims to withdraw thousands in cash
A warning has been issued after two incidents of courier fraud in Northamptonshire in the space of two days, where suspects claimed to be police officers and asked victims to withdraw thousands in cash.
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Northampton HMO plans approved despite fears area is ‘well beyond car capacity’
Plans to extend a family home in Northampton and convert it into a six-person HMO have been approved despite concerns that parking in the area is already at breaking point.
Former Northants chief constable Nick Adderley court hearing delayed for more than a year
Former Northants chief constable Nick Adderley will not appear in court until September 2027 after a hearing was delayed for more than a year due to a medical delay.
Daventry Leisure Centre apologise after pool fault cancels all swimming lessons
A fault at Daventry Leisure Centre has forced the cancellation of all swimming lessons, despite hoping it would reopen today (Monday).
From teenage fundraiser to lifelong volunteer – 41 pictures of Northamptonshire heroes being honoured
Nearly 50 volunteers and community champions from across the county were recognised for their dedication to helping others at the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards 2026.
Owners of popular Northampton holiday park buys derelict pub site next door as long-term investment
The owner of a Northampton holiday park has bought a derelict pub site next door as a long-term investment – here’s what we know.
Man fined in court after pleading guilty to hunting wild mammal with dog in Northamptonshire village
A man has been fined in court after he pleaded guilty to hunting a wild mammal with a dog in a Northamptonshire village.
Businesses are what make Northampton a special place – here’s what other towns can learn from us
I strongly believe that innovative businesses are what make Northampton a special place, and here’s what other towns can learn from us.
CCTV image released after arson at construction site near Sixfields stadium in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released after an incident of arson at a construction site near Sixfields stadium in Northampton.
REVEALED: The 10 best independent cafes across Northampton so far in 2026, according to Google reviews
Here are the 10 best tried-and-tested independent cafes across Northampton so far in 2026, according to Google reviews.
James Bird murder trial delayed
A man has formally entered a not guilty plea to a murder that happened in rural Northamptonshire village.
Daventry man jailed for 10 years for sexually assaulting, headbutting, strangling and punching woman
The woman was left with black eyes, a fractured toe and bruising across her body
Lane closure and 50mph speed limit expected to be in place on stretches of M1 in Northamptonshire until August
Lane closures and a 50mph speed limit are expected to be in place on stretches of the M1 in Northamptonshire until August.
West Northamptonshire Council launches ‘Big Conversation’ on future of adult social care
People who use adult social care services, along with carers and family members, are being invited to “help shape the future of support” across West Northamptonshire.
Boost for Northamptonshire residents, suppliers and businesses as £5bn Universal theme park creates 28,000 jobs for region
Northamptonshire residents, suppliers and businesses could benefit from one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector as work starts on the £5bn Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire.
Man, aged 36, arrested following two-car crash between Ford and BMW on busy roundabout in Northampton
A man has been arrested following two-car crash between a Ford and a BMW on a busy roundabout in Northampton.
Northampton man, 33, sentenced for assaults on women and carrying a knife among these 31 cases in court
Local magistrates also dealt with offenders over incidents involving drink driving, shoplifting, assaults on police, criminal damage, possession of crack cocaine and heroin …
Teenager charged after two youths suffer knife injuries in Northampton incident
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple offences after two people were stabbed in Northampton on Friday June 5, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed.